No more secret chat? In May, the rules of Instagram are changing, there is a heated debate about customer protection

Instagram is embarking on a major overhaul of its messaging service. The default end-to-end encryption on Instagram is going to stop from May 8. This sudden decision by Meta has raised serious concerns about the personal privacy of users. As the security armor that used to be used to exchange messages is removed, the question arises — will hackers now easily read your private chats?

Meta has long emphasized end-to-end encryption technology for security across its various platforms. As a result, the message could not be read by anyone other than the sender and receiver, not even the company itself. But after this new update, that protection will no longer be automatically activated. According to Meta Authority, this decision was made due to specific technical reasons and changes in user experience.

But will the privacy of ordinary people be completely disturbed? According to experts, the issue is not that serious. Turning off encryption doesn’t mean the door is open to hackers. Instagram’s own server security will remain the same. However, Meta may have the opportunity to review chat content if required by law or in case of policy violations. It is claimed that their infrastructure will remain as tough as ever to prevent common cyber attacks.

How much fear of hackers? Lack of encryption means data is likely to pass as plain text during transfer, cyber experts say. But Meta will maintain another layer of security inside their app. Advice for users is to avoid sharing highly sensitive information or financial transactions directly on Instagram DMs.

This change will mainly affect messaging features for general users. Starting May 8, users will have the option to manually change the protection level by going to their chat settings. There is a lot of analysis going on in the technology world as to why this step has been taken by Meta. Users’ privacy vs. company’s policies – How Instagram’s popularity stands in the future remains to be seen.